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Brown sugar vs. Clam — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Brown sugar and Clam

  • Brown sugar has less Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, Phosphorus, Manganese, Vitamin B2, Iron, Vitamin C, and Zinc than Clam.
  • Clam covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 4120% more than Brown sugar.
  • Brown sugar has less Sodium.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Sugars, brown and Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +10.8%
Contains more Iron +295.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +8350%
Contains more Potassium +372.2%
Contains more Zinc +9000%
Contains more Copper +1363.8%
Contains more Manganese +1462.5%
Contains more Selenium +5233.3%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 25% 27% 7% 2% 12% 4% 1% 16% 9% 7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 106% 13% 145% 56% 157% 75% 230% 131% 350%
Contains less Sodium -97.7%
Contains more Calcium +10.8%
Contains more Iron +295.8%
Contains more Magnesium +100%
Contains more Phosphorus +8350%
Contains more Potassium +372.2%
Contains more Zinc +9000%
Contains more Copper +1363.8%
Contains more Manganese +1462.5%
Contains more Selenium +5233.3%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Clam
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2949.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 3% 8% 10% 1% 0% 0%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 35% 0% 0% 74% 38% 99% 63% 41% 26% 22% 12362% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +2949.1%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +415.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +168.3%
Contains more Folate +2800%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Carbs +1812.1%
Contains more Protein +21191.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4649.3%
Contains more Other +728.9%
98%
Protein: 0.12 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 98.09 g
Water: 1.34 g
Other: 0.45 g
26% 2% 5% 64% 4%
Protein: 25.55 g
Fats: 1.95 g
Carbs: 5.13 g
Water: 63.64 g
Other: 3.73 g
Contains more Carbs +1812.1%
Contains more Protein +21191.7%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Water +4649.3%
Contains more Other +728.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Brown sugar Clam
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Brown sugar Clam Opinion
Net carbs 98.09g 5.13g Brown sugar
Protein 0.12g 25.55g Clam
Fats 0g 1.95g Clam
Carbs 98.09g 5.13g Brown sugar
Calories 380kcal 148kcal Brown sugar
Fructose 1.11g Brown sugar
Sugar 97.02g Clam
Calcium 83mg 92mg Clam
Iron 0.71mg 2.81mg Clam
Magnesium 9mg 18mg Clam
Phosphorus 4mg 338mg Clam
Potassium 133mg 628mg Clam
Sodium 28mg 1202mg Brown sugar
Zinc 0.03mg 2.73mg Clam
Copper 0.047mg 0.688mg Clam
Manganese 0.064mg 1mg Clam
Selenium 1.2µg 64µg Clam
Vitamin A 0IU 570IU Clam
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 171µg Clam
Vitamin C 0mg 22.1mg Clam
Vitamin B1 0mg 0.15mg Clam
Vitamin B2 0mg 0.426mg Clam
Vitamin B3 0.11mg 3.354mg Clam
Vitamin B5 0.132mg 0.68mg Clam
Vitamin B6 0.041mg 0.11mg Clam
Folate 1µg 29µg Clam
Vitamin B12 0µg 98.89µg Clam
Tryptophan 0.286mg Clam
Threonine 1.099mg Clam
Isoleucine 1.112mg Clam
Leucine 1.798mg Clam
Lysine 1.909mg Clam
Methionine 0.576mg Clam
Phenylalanine 0.915mg Clam
Valine 1.116mg Clam
Histidine 0.49mg Clam
Cholesterol 0mg 67mg Brown sugar
Saturated Fat 0g 0.188g Brown sugar
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.146g Clam
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.138g Clam
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.104g Clam
Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.172g Clam
Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.552g Clam

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Brown sugar Clam
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Brown sugar
1063%
Clam
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Brown sugar
129%
Clam

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Clam
Clam is lower in Sugar (difference - 97.02g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Clam
Clam is lower in glycemic index (difference - 44)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Clam
Clam is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar contains less Sodium (difference - 1174mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 67mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Brown sugar
Brown sugar is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.188g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Brown sugar - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168833/nutrients
  2. Clam - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171975/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.